And then there were none

Came home today mid-day and found no Steller’s Jays in the nest.  I was shocked.  They did not look ready to fly to me.  Of course, I am not a Steller’s Jay.  They must have left recently as one was hanging out in my lilac bush (which is a truly ugly bush, doesn’t produce flowers well, and is a huge disappointment to me that I will tear out).  I got a couple of shots and when I went back to my car — it left.  So, I guess they can fly.

I feel bereft.  Good-bye little Jays.  Long life!